Old World Christmas

The Basset Hound was bred for English hunting. The scent hounds are known as very friendly, sweet, gentle and well-behaved, although they can be very stubborn when it comes to training. Basset hounds...

The Story Behind For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle...

The Story Behind Celebrate America's favorite snack food with this whimsical glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of shiny liquid silver was...

The Story Behind The 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden anniversary. On the 50th anniversary in the Holy Roman Empire, the husband would crown his wife with a golden wreath to celebrate...

The silver anniversary is to be remembered and celebrated. The historic origins of this anniversary date back to the Holy Roman Empire when a husband would crown his wife with a silver wreath on...

The Story Behind Travel Trailers are more and more popular. Since they are towed behind a vehicle, they provide a "home away from home" that is comfortable and safe, no matter where the road leads...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately...

The shamrock is a symbol of the cross and the holy trinity. It has also long been a symbol of Ireland and is said to be used by St. Patrick in his teaching. By showing how the three separate leaves...

A Police Car is recognized as a symbol of authority and of the officers who use it. Toymakers often turned real-life items into toys for children, so they could learn as they played. With a toy...

The Story Behind Moving into your first or a dream home is a huge achievement. Box moving trucks are a symbol of beginning a new chapter of your life and making a new house a home. Traveling with all...

The Story Behind The origins of beer date back as far as 10,000, B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nutritional value than bread at that...

The Story Behind Beekeeping is an ancient practice, which dates back millennia. Bees aren't naturally aggressive but they can get defensive if they think their hive is under attack. The wise apiarist...

The Story Behind Painted in traditional barn red and white, with chickens, a cow, and an old-fashioned tractor parked beside it, it s a typical day in the farmyard. The Barn ornament reminds us of...

The Story Behind When the snow starts falling, it's time to ride one of the 230,000 miles of marked trails in the US and Canada. If you want some company, join a local snowmobiling club. Enjoy the...

The Story Behind In 1896, the USA Liquid Pistol (a cast iron gun) was patented & originally marketed as protection against vicious dogs. It wasn't until the 1980 s that the larger style plastic...

The Story Behind A microphone or mic converts sounds into electrical signals allowing the sound to be projected. Microphones are used in a variety of settings to allow more people to enjoy sounds of...

The Story Behind Soy Sauce originated in China between the second and fifth centuries. Salt was an expensive commodity and soy sauce was a less expensive way to add salty flavor to a dish. Today, the...

Pygmy Goats originated in western Africa and were first imported to the U.S. in the 1950s. Due to their friendly, good-natured personalities and hardiness, these goats are popular as cooperative...

The Story Behind The Claddagh is a traditional Irish design incorporating two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. These elements symbolize love, friendship and loyalty. When given as a...

The Story Behind The Elephant has been the symbol of the Republican Party since 1874 when political cartoonist Thomas Nast showed an Elephant trampling on inflation and chaos - indicating a party...